Jersey Giant Butt Feathers Missing

[GillerInstinct]

Hi everyone,

My Jersey Giant has missing feathers below her vent and her skin is blue with some sores. I have a few other hens with feathers missing below their vents, but their skin is healthy and I attribute that to their good egg laying. This jersey giant is otherwise healthy. I’ve posted a picture. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[sourland]

Some bird/birds in the flock are feather pecking/plucking - with sores like that it can lead to cannibalism. Generally it is the bird/birds that are in perfect feather. Do an on site search on Pin Less Peepers. They can be used to control or even break this habit. Generally it starts in the winter when the flock is more confined.

 

[GillerInstinct]

Some bird/birds in the flock are feather pecking/plucking - with sores like that it can lead to cannibalism. Generally it is the bird/birds that are in perfect feather. Do an on site search on Pin Less Peepers. They can be used to control or even break this habit. Generally it starts in the winter when the flock is more confined.

Thank you!